Romans 1.1 - IMC Podcast

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Written by Paul in the middle of his third missionary journey - he was in Corinth on his way to Jerusalem - Acts 20

Written to "those called by God to be saints". So all followers of Jesus in Rome. There were multiple people there in Rom that Paul knew and had ministered to before but this letter was as much to those he had never met as it was to those he had met

Written to Rome at this time because he had an associate going there - Phoebe

To announce his plans to visit

Make a full theological treatise on the Gospel that Paul preached so that they would be able to discuss it when he arrived

remember they have never met him before. they will have heard of him for sure, but they had not met him. This is his first impression with them. Both Jew and Greek and he wants them to know EXACTLY who he is and how he feels about Himself.

bond-servant - Slave - a specific kind of slave known to both Jew and Greek alike

this particular kind of slavery was voluntary. They had chosen to BONDED to the household - out of love.

of Christ Jesus

Who’s slave you are makes all the difference in the world

Christ - “anointed one” “Messiah” Christ is NOT Jesus last name it is His title. His function. He is the anointed one.

Given authority - Saul, David, the other kings were ALL “anointed ones” meaning they were the true king by the authority of God

this is why they called him “the king of the Jews"

In this day it had taken on another meaning - the messiah - the last days figure that would rescue Israel and raise them up to take over the world

many of Jesus followers believed he was exactly this kind of ruler - AND HE WILL BE

Acts 13:2 While they were worshiping the Lord and fasting, the Holy Spirit said, “Set apart for me Barnabas and Saul for the work to which I have called them.”

It is absolutely necessary that the gifts and calling you operate in are affirmed and released by the body of Christ around you

One of my life verses - 1 Peter 5:6 Humble yourselves, therefore, under the mighty hand of God so that at the proper time he may exalt you

The Gospel of God - it is GODS Gospel - AND it is ALL ABOUT HIM

It was all God’s idea

Jonah 2:9 - But I will sacrifice to You With the voice of thanksgiving. That which I have vowed I will pay. Salvation is from the LORD."

Forgiveness is God’s idea

Grace is God’s nature

This whole thing was His plan - His delight!

Isaiah 53:10 - But the LORD was pleased To crush Him, putting Him to grief; If He would render Himself as a guilt offering, He will see His offspring, He will prolong His days, And the good pleasure of the LORD will prosper in His hand.

God did all the work

Romans 5:8 - But God demonstrates His own love toward us, in that while we were yet sinners, Christ died for us.